Galaxy DX 98VHP User Manual

DX 98VHP
10 Meter
Amateur Mobile Transceiver
With Built-in Frequency Counter &
StarLite Face Plate
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CHAPTER 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing The Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Public Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CHAPTER 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Procedure to Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Receiving SSB Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alternate Microphone and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Galaxy DX 98VHP Specifications

General

Channels	40
Power Supply	13.8 V DC
Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms
Modes	AM/FM/SSB
Frequency Range	26.965 MHz - 27.405 MHz

Summary

Chapter 1: Specifications

Chapter 2: Installation

Installing The Radio

Guide to selecting a convenient location, mounting the bracket, and ensuring proper electrical grounding for the radio.

Chapter 3: Operation

Front Panel Controls Overview

Detailed explanation of the functions and operation of each control on the front panel of the radio.

Rear Panel Connections

Description of the connectors and ports located on the rear of the transceiver unit.

Receive and Transmit Procedures

Step-by-step instructions on how to properly receive signals and transmit using the transceiver.

Receiving SSB Signals

Guidance on how to tune and receive Single Sideband (SSB) signals effectively.

Microphone Installation and Wiring

Information on selecting and wiring compatible microphones for the transceiver.

Warranty and Service Information